Senior Governance Officer

$113,369 - $120,094 per annum, plus superannuation Full-time, permanent CBD Location As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. The Opportunity As a Senior Governance Officer in the City of Perth, you will provide technical specialist providing authoritative, high-level governance advice across the organisation. The role focuses on strengthening governance frameworks, ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance, and supporting effective engagement with external oversight bodies, including appointed monitors. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the position provides strategic advice to executives, safeguards the City’s governance integrity, and drives continuous improvement in governance practices through expert analysis, assurance, and guidance. Reporting to the Council Governance & Policy Coordinator within the Governance and Strategy team, your key responsibilities will include: Providing high‑level governance advice and assurance to executives and key stakeholders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk matters; Coordinating and quality‑assuring Council, committee and executive meetings, including agendas, reports, minutes and action tracking; Managing critical governance registers and records, ensuring accuracy, probity and compliance with legislative and procedural requirements; and Supporting governance assurance, audit follow‑up and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organisational governance maturity. About You To succeed in this role, you will possess: Proven experience coordinating engagement with external oversight and assurance bodies, managing sensitive information and ensuring accurate, compliant organisational responses; Highly developed written communication skills, with experience preparing complex governance documentation for executive, Council and external audiences; Demonstrated sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when managing confidential, sensitive and high‑risk matters; and Strong ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across executives and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to continuous improvement of governance frameworks and practices. If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community. Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City. Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate: A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months). How to Apply Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 25 January 2026 . Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date. Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth. We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. For further information please contact Charlie Clarke, Alliance Manager Council Governance and Policy, or e‑mail: Attachments: Application Pack - Senior Governance Officer.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr